DAY TRIPS, DAY TRIPS FROM MARRAKECH

Essaouira day trip from Marrakech

Marrakech is well placed for a wide range of Excursions and outdoor activities, to better explore its surrounding countryside. Discover the beauty of Essaouira on a day trip from Marrakech, and explore the charming coastal city and enjoy a change of pace from the bustling city of Marrakech. Sure, you have come to Morocco and wishing to see the sight experience rich culture and warm local’s hospitality. We are here at your disposal to show you the wealth of our country Morocco, and you diserve it. For this reason, we have prepared a wide range of day trips from Marrakech and other cities for a seamless experience. Take a break from Marrakech and embark on a “DAY TRIP TO ESSAOUIRA FROM MARRAKECH”, discover this charming coastal town and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.
Beside “ESSAOUIRA DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH”, we also provide other related “EXCURSIONS FROM MARRAKECH” to make your journey just awesome. You might also like to experience one of these activities too: Day trip to Ouzoud, to Ourika valley, to Imlil and atlas mountains

  

DAY TRIP TO ESSAOUIRA FROM MARRAKECH-ITINERARY

Our day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech starts at 08:30 am; departure from your hotel, take the road West; towards Essaouira, through the city of Chichaoua and Ounagha (visit the wine factory, optional).

As we approach the town of Ounagha; we will be greeted by the sight of trees filled with strange dark and white shapes. These shapes we’ll soon realize; are goats-they perch implausibly on the highest and most delicate-looking branches to get at the fruit of the argan trees.
This oddity represents the first stage in a process that powers the economy of the region. After they pass through the goats; the fruits are reduced to a hard, indigestible core. This hard nut is taken cracked, crushed, and roasted to extract argan oil, which can be used for everything from cooking to beauty treatments.

On the way to Essaouira from Marrakech, there are numerous cooperatives where dozens of women work to produce oils that are sold throughout Morocco and beyond. You might be interested to have a look, and learn how the products are being made here. Afterwards, getting to Essaouira you will be able to walk and explore the city by yourself, order book a guide.

When your visit is done, meet your driver and leave straight to Marrakech. Ends of our “Essaouira day trip from Marrakech”.

  

LEARN ABOUT ESSAOUIRA ON A DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH

Luxury Day trips from Marrakech to Essaouira

Essaouira is a charming colorful fishing town; about three hours travels West of Marrakech. It consists of a heavily fortified medina surrounding by a very modern; but compact, new town.

For thousands of years, Essaouira’s harbor attracted traders and invaders from across Europe. During the first Century A.D ; ships came from across the Roman world to trade gold and other valuables for the most prestigious commodity in the Roman world at the -imperial purple dye. This dye was made from a type of sea snail, which lived around the rocks of Essaouira’s ile de Mogador. The town continues as a quiet fishing and trading port until it caught the attention of the Portuguese; who captured the port in the 16th century. Over the next hundred years; the town was fiercely contested between Morocco and the seafaring nations of Europe.
After a number of close calls; the Alaouite sultan Mohamed III decided to take action. He saw Essaouira as a key part of his empire’s valuable trade with Europe; and thought it would make suitable base for Morocco’s navy. As such, it needed protection.

EXPLORE ESSAOUIRA ON A CAPTIVATING DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH

Day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

The man who was commissioned to realize the sultan’s vision was the French engineer Theodore Cornut; captured by the Moroccans from a French ship. Cornut’s design included more than Just enclosing the city with walls.
He also drove a number of wide, straight boulevards through the center of medina. His designs from the core of the Essaouira we see today. A well- ordered place laid out around its port; with a more open and less cluttered atmosphere than neighboring Marrakech.

Now the attractive seaside town of Essaouira is much loved Holiday spot for ordinary Moroccans; a quiet friendly town That nonetheless boats a vibrant cultural life and excellent souks. Essaouira’s impressive fortified medina is a fascinating place to explore; and the area’s stunning beaches are popular with windsurfers and kite surfers from around the world.

MARRAKECH TO ESSAOUIRA DAY TRIP-HIGHLIGHTS?

√   Witness goats climbing Argan trees.
√   Visit one of the women cooperatives for making Argan products.
√   Walking tour with a local to better explore Essaouira.
√   Mingle with the locals and discover awe-inspiring views over the Ocean.
√   Taste delicious seafood.

INCLUDED IN ESSAOUIRA DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH?


√   Transportation in a private vehicle equipped with A/C + Fuel.
√   An English speaking driver.
√   Tour guide in Essaouira.

EXCLUDED IN ESSAOUIRA DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH?


Χ   Lunch and drinks.
Χ   Tip
Χ   Personal expenses.

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